Support Worker

Acuity INC; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Mobile Phone

Refer a Friend Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced DBS Fully Funded

Weekly or Monthly Pay Available

Job summary

Acuity Care Group in Truro is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide 2:1 care to a nine-year-old girl at home. The role is part-time, with day and night shifts, and requires patience, reliability and a caring approach.

The successful candidate will work within the family home, support learning and development, engage in sensory and play-based activities, and collaborate with a small, stable team. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, non-verbal communication, or complex needs is helpful but not essential.
• You should be kind, patient, caring, reliable, consistent and confident in your role.
• Willing to learn child-specific communication cues.
• Happy to engage in sensory, creative, and play-based activities.
• Comfortable working within the family home.
• Able to work as part of a small, stable team.

Skills

Experience with children

Non-verbal communication

Complex needs

Kind

Patient

Caring

Reliable

Consistent

Confident

Willing to learn

Sensory activities

Play-based activities

Job description

Support Worker

Company: Acuity Care Group

Salary: £14.18 - £15.23

Hours: Part-time

Location: Truro, TR1 1EP

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Aug 2026

Closing date: 16 Sept 2026

Summary

Support Worker

Pay rate: £14.18- £15.23 per hour

Shift Pattern: 08.00- 20.00 (days), 20.00-08.00 (sleep nights)

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Female Support Worker. To join our dedicated team, providing 2:1 support to a bright and joyful nine-year-old girl who lives at home with her mum and dad in Truro.

She has Autism, Mental Health needs, Learning Disabilities, or behaviours that challenge and requires round-the-clock care, delivered by a consistent and understanding team.

This is a rewarding role supporting a young person who brings a lot of happiness, warmth, and personality to those around her.

Experience and Skills of a Support Worker

• Experience with children, non-verbal communication, or complex needs is helpful but not essential.
• You should be kind, patient, caring, reliable, consistent and confident in your role.
• Willing to learn child-specific communication cues.
• Happy to engage in sensory, creative, and play-based activities.
• Comfortable working within the family home.
• Able to work as part of a small, stable team.

Benefits

• Clear Career Progression - Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
• Fully Funded Training & Acuity Academy - Ongoing training and recognised qualifications.
• Westfield Rewards - Discounts with 1,000+ retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan - 24/7 GP access and healthcare cashback.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential wellbeing and financial support.
• Company Mobile Phone
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Enhanced DBS Fully Funded
• Weekly or Monthly Pay Available

Join a team where CARE is more than a value, it's how we work every day. We pride ourselves on being:

• Compassionate towards colleagues, customers, and communities
• Accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes
• Respectful of diverse perspectives and experiences
• Empowering individuals to grow, develop, and succeed

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.

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We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Female Support Worker. To join our dedicated team, providing 2:1 support to a bright and joyful nine-year-old girl who lives at home with her mum and dad in Truro.

She has Autism, Mental Health needs, Learning Disabilities, or behaviours that challenge and requires round-the-clock care, delivered by a consistent and understanding team.

This is a rewarding role supporting a young person who brings a lot of happiness, warmth, and personality to those around her.

Experience and Skills of a Support Worker

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• Experience with children, non-verbal communication, or complex needs is helpful but not essential.
• You should be kind, patient, caring, reliable, consistent and confident in your role
• Willing to learn child-specific communication cues.
• Happy to engage in sensory, creative, and play-based activities.
• Comfortable working within the family home
• Able to work as part of a small, stable team.

Benefits

• Clear Career Progression - Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
• Fully Funded Training & Acuity Academy - Ongoing training and recognised qualifications.
• Westfield Rewards - Discounts with 1,000+ retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan - 24/7 GP access and healthcare cashback.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential wellbeing and financial support.
• Company Mobile Phone
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Enhanced DBS Fully Funded
• Weekly or Monthly Pay Available

Join a team where CARE is more than a value, it's how we work every day. We pride ourselves on being:

• Compassionate towards colleagues, customers, and communities
• Accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes
• Respectful of diverse perspectives and experiences
• Empowering individuals to grow, develop, and succeed

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.